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New Phoenix Law Can Help Save Lives By Requiring Upgrade Of Battery-Powered Smoke Alarms In Residential Properties

Phoenix city ordinance G-5898-2014 specifies that a smoke alarm cannot remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery-operated in existing buildings where no construction is taking place, provided the smoke alarm is UL-listed with a sealed 10-year lithium battery.

"Long-life alarms provide continuous protection for a decade, and national fire experts like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) recommend their use," said
Chris Rovenstine, vice president, sales and marketing, Kidde. "We applaud the city of
Phoenix for proactively instating the 10-year lithium battery requirement for all residential homes because we know it will help save lives."

Ten-year sealed-battery smoke alarms, such as Kidde's
Worry-Free line, are available at home improvement retailers and cost between
$25 and $50. With no need to replace batteries, consumers will save about
$40 in battery costs over the life of one alarm. After 10 years, the alarms will sound a warning to indicate it is time for replacement. For more information, visit
worryfreealarm.com.

About KiddeKidde is a leading manufacturer of residential smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and fire extinguishers, and has been delivering advanced fire-safety technology since it produced the first integrated smoke detection and carbon dioxide extinguishing system more than 90 years ago. Kidde is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. For more information, visit
www.kidde.com or follow
@KiddeSafety on Twitter.